Comparison

Mic. vs iMic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mic.

Transform your iPhone into a professional audio monitoring and recording studio. Experience real-time sound with zero-configuration passthrough, visualize audio in multiple modes, and record in various formats with DSP effects. Designed for focused audio work.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio monitoring
  • Live passthrough with gain control
  • Multiple audio visualization modes
  • High-quality audio recording
  • Real-time DSP effects
  • Dark, clutter-free interface
Features
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Mic. turns your iPhone into a real-time audio monitor and recording studio. Plug in your headphones, pick your microphone, and hear it live with zero-configuration passthrough. Whether you're monitoring a podcast, checking a PA system, recording a voice memo in studio quality, or just need a reliable audio tool — Mic. is ready. Live Monitoring Real-time mic passthrough with adjustable input gain and output volume. L/R level meters show your signal at a glance. The input picker lists every microphone your iPhone offers: the built-in mic's stereo and mono patterns, wired headsets, USB interfaces and receivers, and Bluetooth hands-free mics. Visualizations See your sound in four modes: Waveform, Spectrogram, Frequency Bars, and Oscilloscope — all rendered in real time with Metal. Recording Record in the format you need: WAV, ALAC, AAC, or MP3. Browse, play back, and share your recordings directly from the app. DSP Effects Shape your sound with 8 real-time effects and 13 built-in presets. Dial in the perfect tone with per-effect parameter controls. Designed for Focus Dark interface. No clutter. Portrait and landscape layouts. Just audio. Mic. is free to use for live monitoring with waveform visualization. Unlock Mic. Pro for recording, DSP effects, and all visualization modes with a single one-time purchase of $3.99. No subscription. Privacy Policy: https://mindarray.io/mic/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

iMic

Transform your smartphone into a professional karaoke microphone with real-time voice effects. Add echo, reverb, pitch shifts, and more to your voice instantly. Explore 14 unique presets for a variety of vocal transformations.

Highlights
  • Real-time voice effects
  • Echo and reverb
  • Pitch shifting
  • Howling effect
  • 14 unique presets
  • Live VU meter
  • Master volume control
Features
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▶ Real-Time Voice Effects Mic • iMic transforms your smartphone into a professional karaoke microphone instantly. Tap once, speak or sing, and hear your voice transformed in real time with studio-quality effects. ▶ Key Features 【 Echo 】 • Add depth and dimension to your voice with adjustable delay, feedback, and mix. • From subtle room reflections to deep canyon echoes fully customizable. 【 Reverb 】 • Surround your voice with rich, natural reverberation. • Adjust room size, decay, and intensity to place yourself anywhere from a small studio to a massive concert hall. 【 Pitch Shift 】 • Raise or lower your voice up to 12 semitones in real time. • Sound like a giant, a chipmunk, an angel, or anything in between no post-processing needed. 【 Howling Effect 】 • The raw, electric feedback sound of a live mic pushed to its limits. • Control gain and frequency for dramatic stage-style howling effects. 【 14 Presets 】 • Jump straight into the fun with one tap. • Karaoke, Hall, Angel, Robot, Monster, Cave, Space, Ghost, Baby, Giant, Underwater, Dracula, Cheer, and Original each carefully tuned for a distinct sonic character. 【 Real-Time VU Meter 】 • Watch your voice visualized live with a color-reactive level meter. • Green to red, see exactly how loud and dynamic your performance is. 【 Master Volume Control 】 • Fine-tune your output volume independently from effects. • Stay in control of your sound at all times. 【 5 Language Support 】 • Fully localized in English, 한국어, 日本語, 中文, and Français. The whole world can sing along. ▶ Presets Gallery • Presets • KaraokeClassic karaoke warmth with echo & reverb • HallExpansive concert hall acoustics • AngelBright, heavenly pitch-shifted voice • RobotMechanical, glitchy electronic voice • MonsterDeep, terrifying creature sound • CaveDark, cavernous echo chamber • SpaceVast, otherworldly cosmic reverb • GhostEerie, haunting whisper effect • BabyHigh-pitched, adorable chipmunk voice • GiantOne full octave down earth-shaking • UnderwaterSubmerged, muffled aquatic tone • DraculaSinister, dramatic dark voice • CheerBright, energetic crowd-ready voice • OriginalClean, unprocessed microphone input ▶ Connect With Us • Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/corp.exciting2/ • TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@corp.exciting2 • YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@excitingcorp • Telegram : https://t.me/notice_exciting ▶ FAQ 【 Do I need headphones? 】 • Yes, earphones or headphones are strongly recommended. Using the speaker without headphones may cause real acoustic feedback. 【 Is my voice data stored? 】 • Never. iMic processes everything locally on your device in real time. No audio is recorded, transmitted, or stored. 【 Why does the Howling effect sound loud? 】 • The Howling effect amplifies your voice signal by design — keep volume moderate and use headphones for the best experience. 【 Need Help? 】 • For support, feedback, or inquiries: corp.exciting@gmail.com

Screenshots

Mic.4 screens
iMic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iMic at 4.3 against Mic.'s 3.0. iMic also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Mic.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mic. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iMic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iMic holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mic. ships an update every 6 months, iMic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Mic. versus iMic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMic.iMic
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMindArray Labs LLCHOYONG NA

Customer experience

Mic.

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral15.4%
Negative50.0%

iMic

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mic.

One-time1
  • Mic. Pro$3.99
None

iMic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mic. free?
Mic. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iMic free?
iMic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mic. or iMic?
iMic is rated higher. Mic. averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while iMic averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Mic. or iMic have ads?
iMic shows ads; Mic. does not.
Which is updated more often, Mic. or iMic?
Mic. ships an update every 6 months, and iMic every 2 months. Most recently, Mic. was updated on November 1, 2026 and iMic on November 5, 2026.

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